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Eric Schlosser on why he’s giving up food

He’s seen as the ultimate foodie crusader but, Eric Schlosser says, he feels ready to leave the campaigning behind

Morgan Falconer

February 5 2010, 12:01am, The Times

If you want a solid tip for where to eat a wholesome burger in New York, there is surely no better adviser than Eric Schlosser. His 2001 bestseller, Fast Food Nation, alerted millions to the evils of what he calls “industrial food”, and having acted as co-producer on Food, Inc., a film nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary this week, he is now helping to bring the message to many more. He’s a man with exacting standards, and many don’t come close.

But there are still a few places to find decent eats in America, Schlosser believes, and one is the Lexington Candy Store, a throwback to the 1950s nestled amid the skyscrapers. The soda jerk has gone, maybe even the local Fonz has…

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